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granddad · 01-26-2012, 07:48 PM

Can anyone help me with a Tillotson carb. I fell like it needs to be rebuilt as it the float seems to not stop the gas from leaking out.

BudP · 01-26-2012, 08:16 PM

Click the "Search This Forum" tab and type in Tillotson. Review the past threads which address Tillotsons, Zeniths and Zeniths that look like tillies.

Gary Gregory · 01-26-2012, 08:21 PM

My Tillotson is doing the same thing and its been rebuilt. It has the rubber tip neddle that i thought would be better than the old style brass. I'm going to try the grose-jet valve.

Herb Concord Ca · 01-26-2012, 10:16 PM

I've be running Tillotsons for years on both of my Model A's.
Switch back to the brass float needle and coyne it when you install it.
Coyne means lightly taping the needle into the seat with a small hammer, just one or two taps are all that is needed.
Make sure the float height is set correctly!
Mr Teaxs, who posts on this site, has a great website on repairing Tillotsons.
Good luck
herb

mrtexas · 01-26-2012, 10:18 PM

http://members.fortunecity.com/pjsauber/TillyCarb.htm

bogiediver · 01-28-2012, 11:21 AM

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mrtexas · 01-28-2012, 11:43 AM

Do you shut off the fuel valve and run the gas out of the carburetor when you park it? That needs to be standard practice for Model As.

01-26-2012, 07:48 PM	#1
granddad Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	Model A Carburetor Can anyone help me with a Tillotson carb. I fell like it needs to be rebuilt as it the float seems to not stop the gas from leaking out.

01-26-2012, 08:16 PM	#2
BudP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oakton, VA Posts: 438	Re: Model A Carburetor Click the "Search This Forum" tab and type in Tillotson. Review the past threads which address Tillotsons, Zeniths and Zeniths that look like tillies.

01-26-2012, 08:21 PM	#3
Gary Gregory Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryville,Tn Posts: 304	Re: Model A Carburetor My Tillotson is doing the same thing and its been rebuilt. It has the rubber tip neddle that i thought would be better than the old style brass. I'm going to try the grose-jet valve.

01-26-2012, 10:16 PM	#4
Herb Concord Ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Concord CA Posts: 755	Re: Model A Carburetor I've be running Tillotsons for years on both of my Model A's. Switch back to the brass float needle and coyne it when you install it. Coyne means lightly taping the needle into the seat with a small hammer, just one or two taps are all that is needed. Make sure the float height is set correctly! Mr Teaxs, who posts on this site, has a great website on repairing Tillotsons. Good luck herb

01-26-2012, 10:18 PM	#5
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,420	Re: Model A Carburetor http://members.fortunecity.com/pjsauber/TillyCarb.htm

01-28-2012, 11:21 AM	#6
bogiediver Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 311	Re: Model A Carburetor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) granddad- Did you get my PM...??? __________________ - bogie '31 (Mostly) Roadster

01-28-2012, 11:43 AM	#7
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,420	Re: Model A Carburetor Do you shut off the fuel valve and run the gas out of the carburetor when you park it? That needs to be standard practice for Model As.